Tim T Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 ...after nearly 4 years in my ownership and in my shed and after 42 years off the road TFD499G made it out for drive it day. There are still a few things to sort, such as black sills and fitting the chrome strips, and much tweaking I imagine. Got my first puncture within 5 miles of leaving home! Car ran well, sounded good and got home safely. Have attached a few pics for those interested. Many thanks to all those who have helped me on the forum. All the best, Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Fantastic achievement Tim a lovely car to be proud of and use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Ye sTim, very well done, becareful of the dead flies on your teeth, cause you are going to have some grin! John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BRENDA1 Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 That’s looks fantastic nice colours inside and out, now you need to get out and enjoy putting miles on the clock. Mike Redrose Group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Excellent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Very nice car, keep driving it Tim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul J Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Well done Tim looking really good, enjoy. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Super Job Enjoy your car! ....... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Woh that looks really nice, hope the weather allows you to get out and about, and enjoy, amongst other things. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Brilliant Tim, excellent news, I know how hard it can be to get there !! Enjoy it now , and have some fun in her. Cheers, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Looks lovely, enjoy Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. Pied Lourd Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Fantastic Tim, congratulations! I’m hoping to follow in your footsteps before the end of Summer. Cheers, Tush Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 5 hours ago, M. Pied Lourd said: Fantastic Tim, congratulations! I’m hoping to follow in your footsteps before the end of Summer. Cheers, Tush Getting there chef on the home straight now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 My favourite Colour combination Royal Blue with a Shadow Blue Interior, the car looks superb. Well done indeed, go out and Enjoy it now. Regards Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeThomas Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Looks really fab Tim, you must have a grin from ear to ear driving her. Have fun. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim T Posted April 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Many thanks for your approving comments. To do a full restoration has always been an ambition of mine and one now completed. I do have to thank my wife who without my knowledge persuaded the PO to sell the car, when for many years he had resisted. I was very lucky that the car was not in bad condition considering its 40 year hibernation. Rust on the rear outer wings in all the usual places, bit of rust in the chassis, fitted with carburettors and a seized engine. I promise it will be driven all year round, always the intention. Many thanks, Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rvwp Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 Well done |Tim. It's looking fabulous, you have done a great job. Now relax and enjoy . Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DenisMc Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) Hi Tim, Your car looks fantastic! What a great achievement. Now with the summer approaching you can enjoy driving it. Just one question... What have you used on the rear screen frame to protect the paint where the rear metal roof fixings are? My TR5 is actually the same colour and has the surrey top, but the paint is getting damaged at the fixing points. Regards, Denis Edited April 29, 2021 by DenisMc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim T Posted April 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 20 minutes ago, DenisMc said: Hi Tim, Your car looks fantastic! What a great achievement. Now with the summer approaching you can enjoy driving it. Just one question... What have you used on the rear screen frame to protect the paint where the rear metal roof fixings are? My TR5 is actually the same colour and has the surrey top, but the paint is getting damaged at the fixing points. Regards, Denis Have sent you a PM Denis. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRbeginner Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Fabulous result Tim, love the colour. Well done! I'm sure you'll enjoy every minute out on the road. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harbottle Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Looks great Tim. Just a question-the brake fluid looks Pink? is that right or just a trick of the light. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, Harbottle said: Looks great Tim. Just a question-the brake fluid looks Pink? is that right or just a trick of the light. Paul I think its Automec silicone brake fluid, which is purple , the white triangle logo label is theirs i think? steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harbottle Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Thanks Steve, never seen/noticed it before. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim T Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Yes, Automec SBF, a nice shade of purple to match the mixed berry washer fluid from Halfords! Cheers Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Well done Tim. I'm sure it makes all the hard work and times of feeling is this going to work out worthwhile! Full tank, top down, dark glasses on and enjoy her. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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